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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    New Sound, New Heights: Jenzen Guino Strikes the Right Chord

    With musical sensibilities deeply rooted in and shaped by his household, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Jenzen Guino’s sonic orbit grew from a virtual platform fueled by his covers of anthems from icons of generations past, then with originals woven through narratives straight from lived experiences of his own and the people surrounding him. Now, with a string of recent releases backed by a new label and artistic home, he harnesses his inherent flair for telling stories through heartfelt hymns and catchy melodies, along with lyricism that’s reflective of his youth and with it, his universe of truth. Five years into the game, Guino marks himself ready for take off and onto higher ground with a crescendo of new pursuits from upcoming new hits and a promise to shift gears and take his artistry to new, greater heights.

    COVER STORY
  • THE PUSH ISSUE

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    As the noise shifts from the chaos of day commuters to the rustles of night owls, Manila, then until now, lives through stories—both of the loud and the unspoken. The bustling streets of this city stood as the realm of Petersen Vargas as he let queer experiences bleed through "Some Nights I Feel Like Walking", a film that visits the city’s darkest corners, frantic passersby, and shadowed stories.

    COVER STORY
  • THE TAKEOVER ISSUE

    Crowning Glory: Let the Divine Divas Show You How to Mother a Movement

    Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind. Sometimes, it’s what you pour into others, night after night, lash after lash. At Rampa, one year since its triumphant creation, the Divine Divas are passing the mic, the stage, and the spotlight to a new generation of baby drag queens; ready, willing, and rhinestoned for the revolution.

    COVER STORY
  • THE HOT DAMN! ISSUE

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    Treading his path to prominence from social media favorite—having been anointed by a phalanx of supporters as “golden retriever” in a sea of Internet Boyfriends—young corporate professional-turned-aspiring actor, Emilio Daez, talks about his recent and very noticeable golden streak. Hot on the heels of a brief stint on the two-decade-old pop culture juggernaut, Pinoy Big Brother, following his first few jabs at acting on primetime television, Daez flexes that boyish charm, rolls up his sleeves, and dips his toes into uncharted waters, armed only with a passion and growing familiarity with an industry so far removed from the world of numbers and structure he has long been immersed in.

    COVER STORY
  • THE BREAKTHROUGH ISSUE

    Stream of Consciousness:
    Charting the Sonic Orbit of eaJ

    Looking at his evolution, just a couple of years young into a solo career after a departure from his previous band, growing a following on his YouTube and Twitch streams, then ultimately casting a wide net of followers with close to a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, pocketing hits like “Car Crash” and “pacman”, it goes without saying that eaJ’s musical journey is a product of self-discovery.

    COVER STORY
  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Third Act:
    An Introduction to BGYO

    Armed with their irresistible charm, backed by commitment and undeniable talent, BGYO is poised to step into their third act, in hot pursuit of captivate bigger audiences and leaving an indelible mark on the vast continuously evolving terrain of Philippine pop music.

    COVER STORY

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  • Tech & Gears

    In Creation, We Trust: How Samsung Transformed Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7 into an AI-Powered Studio in Your Pocket

    October 20, 2025

  • Insider

    In Good Company: Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama Lift the Velvet Rope in ‘As We Are’

    October 16, 2025

  • Cover Story

    New Sound, New Heights: Jenzen Guino Strikes the Right Chord

    October 8, 2025

  • Insider

    ‘This is Not a Film’: How a Fight against Disinformation Fueled a Visual Protest and Call to Action

    September 29, 2025

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  • Narratives & Perspectives

    ‘Gets Ko Na’: Reflections on How ‘Sunshine’ Bares a Debate on Sex and Morality—and What it’s Like to be a Woman in 2025

    With Maris Racal in the titular role, Antoinette Jadaone's "Sunshine" narrates the struggles of facing teenage pregnancy and paints a gritty, portrait of today's state of reproductive health in the Philippines—in its most raw, modern, visceral form. As it delves into the hardships of women in times of danger and personal crisis, the movie transforms into something even more wide-reaching that roots back to the inadequate support and importance to women's health, body autonomy—and her most basic right to be human.

    August 7, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Fashion and Music Fuse into One Cultural Force as .ARCHIVES Brings First of Many .A.S.S. Nights in Manila

    From Spotify playlists to Tokyo, homegrown label .ARCHIVES is finally bringing its very first .ARCHIVES SOUND SYSTEM/.A.S.S. NIGHT in Manila. And we know where we'll be.

    August 4, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Legit Status, VPeepz Score Big Metal Wins for the PH on the World Hip Hop Dance Championship Stage

    Bearing the national flag on the global dance stage are our Filipino delegates who competed in the recent World Hip Hop Dance Championships 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Extending our country's reign on multiple divisions, Legit Status and VPeepz bagged three medals for the Megacrew Division, JV Megacrew Division, and Varsity Division, respectively.

    August 4, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    To Stand Is Protest. To Love Is Power. PETA’s ‘Walang Aray’ Returns to Do Both—Louder Than Ever

    PETA’s Walang Aray returns in its second rerun is more than to start over but also to feel deeper. With new voices, reworked music, and casting that redefines what a lead can look like, the production doesn’t just revive a hit, but it softens the edges of history and offers a stage where truth, love, and representation are allowed to breathe. It’s a revival and a statement. And it’s louder than ever.

    August 1, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    Places We Love: Ebi10 and its Slate of Japanese Comfort Food Opens Doors to Expanded Eastwood Location

    Homegrown Japanese comfort food restaurant Ebi10 officially reopens its Eastwood location with a fresh look and new menu offerings.

    July 28, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Queen Things Only: Filipino Drag Artists Set Sights on the Crown for Upcoming ‘Slaysian Royale’

    Fighting for the crown means fighting for their heritage. The stage is set for the battle of twelve fierce returning drag artists around the globe, all vying to wave their respective flags in a Drag Race All Stars season unlike any other, for some sweet Asian domination.

    July 23, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    A Question and a Lesson on How ‘Real’ is ‘Too Real’, and the Cost of ‘Saying it Anyway’

    Candid is in, but care should never be out. When culture is the plate being passed around, the least we can do is taste it with humility. In the age of livestreamed slip-ups and snack-sized scandal, being real is currency but forgetting who's watching can cost more. Not every truth needs a timestamp, and not every bite needs to go viral. Because sometimes, it’s not what you say, but what you silence when you say it loud.

    July 21, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Displacement, Casualties, and Continued Warnings: Everything to Know and Learn from the Crising Aftermath

    As Bagyong Crising reportedly leaves the Philippine Area of Responsibility, PAGASA, with the rest of the nation, must remain vigilant to continuous rainfall due to a newly-formed low pressure area, and the possible eventual formation of Bagyong Dante, the country’s fourth tropical cyclone, and the continuing threat to safety and livelihood, that these warnings bring.

    July 21, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    The Barkada Search is Now In Full Motion as ‘Bagets: The Musical’ Sets the Stage for 2026 Run

    In a recent announcement, auditions are now open for the upcoming stage adaptation of the hit 1984 coming-of-age Filipino film for “Bagets: The Musical”.

    July 15, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Here’s How You Can Witness Korean Icon Hyun Bin’s Crash Landing in Manila

    Hyun Bin makes his much-clamored for first visit to Manila on August 8, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and here's how you can join in on this historic fun.

    July 15, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    IKEA Champions Democratic Design as it Marks the 40-Year Milestone of the Stockholm Collection

    Marking 40 years of unmatched milestone, the Stockholm collection celebrates its anniversary with a return with its most expansive and expressive edition yet, evoking the beauty of natural materials, timeless design, and the quiet luxury of living well.

    July 14, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Retro Fitness Mood Gets a Sensual Twist (And Trip) with Cooper Koch for Calvin Klein

    Shot by the ever-iconic fashion photographer Mert Atlas, Cooper Koch breathed effortless sensuality while donning the vintage gym and fitness-core inspired capsule collection for Calvin Klein in time for Pride Month.

    July 9, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Netflix Drops Teaser for the September Return to the Dark, Perilous Journey of ‘Alice in Borderland Season 3’

    Global hit survival drama Alice in Borderland paints a picture of the dark road ahead for its long-awaited third season, on the lead up to its upcoming premiere on September 25 this year.

    July 9, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    This Truffle Indulgence Makes a Sweet Return for a Limited Time in Kenny Rogers

    The People’s Choice Roast, Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Truffle Roast, described as a masterpiece of flavor where luxury meets delicious, is back to satisfy your cravings.

    July 9, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    This Month, OPPO Gives You a Head Start on Your Next Holiday Gadget Upgrade and Gift Haul

    It’s just about the right time to make that well-deserved upgrade on your gadgets, and even hunt for early gift ideas without breaking the bank with up to 54% off on select OPPO smartphones, tablets, and accessories. Here's a rundown on this 7.7 shopping steal.

    July 8, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    G-SHOCK Celebrates the Spirit of Evolution with a Bold Design Statement in Latest Drop

    G-SHOCK marks a new chapter with the launch of GA-V01, a display of the beautiful fusion of design, construction, and functionality.

    July 8, 2025

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  • The Hot Damn! Issue

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    June 16, 2025

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Hive

  • Insider

    In Good Company: Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama Lift the Velvet Rope in ‘As We Are’

    October 16, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Red Carpets and Red Flags: Abuse of Power and Influence Continue to Uncover Entertainment’s Dark, Devious Side

    April 12, 2024

  • Review

    Review: Sawadee-C*ck! Things We Loved (and did not) From the Silly Mis/adventures of ‘I am Not Big Bird’

    March 11, 2024

  • Review

    Review: How to Unlock Your Inner Portrait Master with realme 12 Pro+ 5G

    March 11, 2024

  • Insider

    Second Time’s a Charm: Manila Luzon on a New Bop, Republic Records, and All Things ‘Drag Den Season 2’

    February 8, 2024

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  • Screening Room

    All-Star Ensemble, Powerhouse Creatives Come Together to Bring MQuest Ventures’ ‘Manila’s Finest’

    November 17, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    All the True Crime Docus You can See with Real-World Tales that are Actually Scarier than Ghosts and Monsters

    October 31, 2025

  • Screening Room

    It’s Time to Stream Iconic ‘Magandang Gabi Bayan’ Episodes for Some Halloween Nostalgic Treat

    October 31, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Every Young and Emerging Stage Actor We’ll Be Watching Out for in ‘Bagets: The Musical’ this 2026

    October 24, 2025

  • Radar

    ‘Never Forget’ Rings New Truth and Meaning as the Fight for Accountability is Far From Over

    October 24, 2025

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  • Reel

    Editor’s Note: A Sense of Normalcy in Times of Uncertainty and Anxiety

    March 21, 2020

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